In which month is pitaya planted?

Dragon fruit is a common fruit. The plant likes warm and humid environments. The optimum temperature for its growth is 25-35℃. It can be planted in the open field in areas with suitable temperatures. It can be planted in paddy fields, plains and hillsides.

Dragon fruit planting time

If the temperature is suitable, pitaya can be planted all year round. However, in the Pearl River Delta region, it is mostly planted in March and April because the temperature at this time is more suitable for the growth of pitaya.

Dragon fruit harvest time

Dragon fruit can be harvested according to the state of the fruit. It can be harvested 7-10 days after the skin begins to turn red and the top of the fruit begins to shrink, but the best harvesting time is 25-28 days after flowering.

Key points for growing pitaya

1. Environmental requirements

Dragon fruit planting must be chosen in a wide, flat, slightly higher area. The soil must be deep and loose, retain fertilizer and water, and not contain too much sand, otherwise it will dry out easily. The average annual temperature must be above 20℃.

2. Preparation for sowing

It is necessary to start turning the soil one month before planting pitaya. The depth of plowing should be about 1.5 meters. Drainage ditches should be dug around the garden. The width of the ridges should be about 40 centimeters, and a cement frame should be set up on it.